I would much rather have Lee in the Senate than Hatch. In my corespondence to
both men, Lee has held to his campaign promises of striving for change whereas
Hatch is a steady as she goes politician and has different ideals depending on
whos support he is trying to get. I thought it was quite humorous when Hatch
tried to convince people he was a Tea Party supporter, until the Tea Party said,
umm... no. Hatch doesn't like to make waves in Congress, but I think we
need people there who aren't afraid to make waves.Both are good
people, I just think Hatch has given up the fight for smaller government, a
balanced budget, and taxation reform (unless you consider Obamacare tax reform).
Hatch is a statist rather than a reformist, and we need reform.

Hatch needs to head back to his home state of Pennsylvania. He represents their
values more than Utah's. After-all, he campaigned initially on the premise
that Frank Moss had been in too long......18 years. Now going on six terms he
has demonstrated his inability to get anything done. You only hear from him
every six years for reelection. He is a part of the problem

Though Hatch said this would be his last term in office, I fear I am starting to
see the basis for Hatch's next Senate campaign. He loves power, &
loves the US Senate. He straddles very well.

His next campaign
will state that he had no intention of running again, but he is forced to
because DC needs someone with experience who knows how to change things there,
& needs someone to counter the extremisms at work in DC.

I'm waiting to see what Hatch really does. He became a true politician
years ago...

Finally some sensible reasoning coming out of the Republican party. If the Tea
Party takes over the Republican party all will continue to lose national
elections and lose more influence because of the extremists.

I don't feel that this is Senator Lee's fault at all. I applaud what
he did by helping the government shut down. Let us take a strong look at where
we are today. Our deficit is out of control, we were about to go bomb Syria
with no direct threat to us and where was the money going to come from, Our
politicians were still getting paid even when the government was shut down. How
far are we going to allow the debt ceiling to be raised. Our currency as some
point will be worthless unless we as Americans change Washington. Keeping seats
is the least of our worries at this point. It would great to win more seats as
Republicans but I wouldn't want Senator Hatch re-elected. Obama-care is not
worth the cost because who is paying for it? Certainly not those who are in
poverty, it is a free handout to them. Where are we going to get the money to
lower our deficit. At some point cuts and I mean deep cuts will have to be made
to save America.

Hatch ran on conservatism, and bucking the status-quo in 1976. I realize he has
been "rehabilitated" which is why I vote for someone else when given the
opportunity. I want a senator who has not lost his way and his will while
partying up with the power people in Washington.

I believe Sen Lee has shown he is very capable of being reelected in Utah and
still has support of Repuclicans and conservatives. Perhaps it is Sen Hatch who
should be "rehabilitated" or at least to declare himself a liberal

You just lost my support. You need to be rehabilitated given
that you still think you can make the democrats like you if you don't
ruffle any feathers pushing for real change.

Sure, we lost the
defund fight. But it was SO refreshing to see someone in Congress step up, act
alive, and fight! The country now clearly understands who is opposed and
fighting against this law. When it fails, Those who led the defunding fight
will have the credibility.

Hey there Senator Hatch, how long have you been going to Washington? How much
debt have you and the other old, career politicians accumulated? How many laws
have you and the old pols created for the everyday person, yet exempted
yourselves from? How is that golden parachute of retirement, paid for by my
taxes, going to work out for you and the other old pols? Why are you not in the
Social Security system that all us serfs have to pay into?

I believe
the reason you are upset is because there are new people that actually want to
get things fixed. There are new people that don't want to completely play
by the special rules you have created for yourselves.

I will absolutely vote for Lee again. Here is a guy who put his whole
reputation and Senate career on the line to stand for something that really
matters. Senator Hatch pandered to the Tea Party to avoid the same fate as Bob
Bennett. Senator Hatch, you are the one who needs to go. You have been in your
current office since 1977. That is as long as I've been alive. Surely you
have helped to contribute to a $17 Trillion debt. You are part of the problem,
not the solution. Just serve out the rest of your term quietly and take some
time to understand why the Tea Party is so upset with politicians like yourself.

Hatch actually DID say he needed to be "rehabilitated" too. Come on guys
I cannot be the only one who actually listened to what Hatch had to say?

My impression is he was talking about all politicians needing to come
together at this time in particular to avoid setting of a financial crisis.
Including himself. Nice job media for once again pulling bits and pieces out of
context to get a reaction.

Orrin, I hate to
say it but you're out of touch. YOU are part of the problem. You should not
have been voted in this last time.

The idea of compromise and getting
along is great but our nation has incrementally shifted into this provide all
for everybody 'nanny state' and YOU have compromised too much over the
years and let this great nation get into this horrendous debt under YOUR
watch.

It's time to move out of the way, it's time to take
our nation back, get on a path of fiscal responsibility and start abiding by the
constitution.

For the first time in my life I will be
donating to several campaigns outside of the state to oust the dead wood that
has divided the Republican party starting with McConnell, Boehner and all of the
others that waffled and let their constituents down from the 2010 platform that
got them elected.